Experienced Veterinary Technician

PetVet Care Centers; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading animal emergency clinic, where your passion for animal care and customer service can shine. As an Experienced Veterinary Technician, you'll play a crucial role in providing high-quality care during evening and overnight shifts. Your responsibilities will include effective triage, diagnostic testing, and surgical assistance, all while ensuring a compassionate environment for both pets and their owners. This position offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to grow in a supportive setting that values teamwork and excellence. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of animals and their families, apply today!

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work under pressure.
• Requires fine motor skills for hospital equipment usage.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and care for animals.
• Perform diagnostic preparation, testing, and surgical assistance.

Skills

Effective Triage

Diagnostic Preparation

IV Catheter Placement

Anesthetic Monitoring

Wound Management

Exceptional Customer Service

Tools

Hospital Equipment

Laboratory Equipment

Radiology Equipment

Job description

Do you thrive in high-pressure situations? Are you an animal lover who cares about not only the best care for the animals but also about providing exceptional customer service? Animal Emergency Clinic of St. Louis is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Technician for our evening and overnight shifts, who truly understands the importance of treating our clients, patients, and fellow team members with respect and compassion. Our dedicated team is excited about welcoming new team members who will help us continue our growth and join in as part of the change. Apply now to start your journey with an amazing team where growth is encouraged and appreciated. We look forward to meeting you!

We offer a flexible schedule of either 3/12s, 4/10s, or 5/8s. Basic skills include effective triage and collection of vitals, diagnostic preparation and testing, IV Catheter placement, venipuncture and urine collection, anesthetic monitoring and surgical assistance, wound management, drug administration and preparation, documentation of medical records, sterilization and cleanliness of the hospital, as well as providing exceptional customer service.

Position Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Any allergies to animals must be controllable through medication.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• Must be flexible with scheduling, including weekends and holidays.
• This position requires the ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give information in person and over the telephone.
• Fine motor skills adequate for utilizing hospital equipment such as electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, computers, etc.
• May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.